Top HSPT Tutors serving Trenton

Meghan: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
I am a first year medical student who is excited to teach others! I would love to help anyone who needs help with tutoring in the sciences or SAT prep. I have a very flexible schedule so I am willing to work around other students' schedules. I can't wait to help!
Education & Certification
Villanova University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Temple University - Doctor of Medicine, School of Medicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 750
SAT Writing: 800

Milan: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
I am currently a senior in the Honors College at the University of South Florida pursuing a major in Biomedical Science along with minors in Astronomy and business law. I have had about five years of experience as a tutor so I have helped multiple students of various ages score extremely high on national tests.
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Sciences
SAT Math: 790
SAT Writing: 750

Tara: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
Born and raised in New Jersey, I completed my Bachelors degree at The College of New Jersey. I earned my degree in Biology with a minor in Law, Philosophy and Politics. I played lacrosse for The College of New Jersey's Women's lacrosse team where we won a Division III National Championship...
Education & Certification
The College of New Jersey - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
The College of New Jersey - Masters, Secondary Education-Biology
SAT Math: 740

Esther: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...kindergartners in the Junior Achievement program. I enjoy working with children and finding creative ways for them to learn the material and to try to inspire a desire to learn by making learning fun for them. I also really enjoy teaching general chemistry, because I find the material fascinating. When I tutor a student, I don't just give them the answers, but rather I guide them to the answers. It is important that a student...
Education & Certification
University of Central Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Biomedical Sciences (honors)

Cathy: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
I am a patient, energetic, knowledgeable college graduate in my gap year between completing my undergraduate Biology BS degree in 2 years and attending medical school. I am passionate about learning and teaching STEM topics and getting students to reach their goals. I have extensive experience about the application process into medical programs and colleges and would love to help students with their dream schools!
Education & Certification
The College of New Jersey - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780

Tasha: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...our students where they are, illustrate their learning to the real world, and carry them on a learning path that teaches them how to love learning. Learning is a lifelong skill that provides tools for our students to thrive in the real world and learn the confidence needed to success in any career they choose. Learning is the most important craft we can learn while in school, it is what paves our road to success.
Education & Certification
Temple University - Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Education
American College of Education - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Anthony: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...to students, and my tutoring sessions can feel like studying with a friend, albeit a friend who is helping them improve their scores. By making the material relatable and communicating it in simple terms, I get many students to understand seemingly difficult-to-grasp subject matter. I take great joy in seeing the moment a concept clicks in a student's head and seeing that student subsequently master a topic that never seemed possible to conquer.... I believe that...
Education & Certification
Bucknell University - Bachelors, English; Business

Emily: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
My name is Emily and I have been teaching elementary grades for 6 years and tutoring for 5. I am a lifelong learner and reading and writing are my passion!
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, English
Montclair State University - Master of Arts, Child Development

Aloma: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...could never do the work and I believed my teachers just couldn't understand. Mathematics was a language that made little sense to me. When it finally began to click and it was time for me to decide what career I wanted to enter, it was an easy decision. My passion is not only teaching math in a way that enables all students to learn and comprehend, but also demonstrating that understanding will come. My students...
Education & Certification
Kean University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Concordia University-Portland - Master of Arts Teaching, Curriculum and Instruction

Cynthia Marie: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...want to show my students that a love of learning is something you can never outgrow! In addition, if your child has an interest in learning and/or writing music, I am also a professional pianist/vocalist and composer member of The Recording Academy, which produces The Grammy Awards, Grammy Camp, and Grammy in the Schools, which I support actively. I would greatly welcome the opportunity to help your child reach his/her full potential!
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor in Arts, English
Harvard University - Master of Arts, English

Thomas: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
As the first in my family to attend college, and then the only member to pursue graduate education, I know just how transformative my educational experiences have been. Such has encouraged me to enable the transformation of others via my mentoring, tutoring, and public speaking engagements.
Education & Certification
Ursinus College - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Temple University - Masters in Education, Educational Psychology

Joseph: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...I retired in October 2017 after 44 years of professional engineering experience. Math has always been one of my favorite subjects. In the past I have had opportunities to teach others on an informal basis. I relish the opportunity to work with others who want to improve their skills. Anyone can do well in math once they develop some confidence in their ability. Being able to solve problems that may have seemed impossible can be...
Education & Certification
Drexel University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Math: 760

Andre: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
As someone who used to struggle with the SAT and ACT, I am proof that these tests can be beaten! I've helped hundreds of students master these tests both here in the greater Philadelphia area and abroad. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
Education & Certification
Ursinus College - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Habib: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...at UPENN Hospital and day in day out works to help people, nurture and improve their overall health quality. This compassion to help others I feel was passed to me because of my mom. Second, I have a vested interest in healthcare and helping others in general because my family on my mothers side has a history of diabetes, which has had some disastrous effects. Moreover I have had hypertension in the past and I...
Education & Certification
Arcadia University - Bachelor in Arts, Health Management and Clinical Assistance

Jessica: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...is to get my students to love to read and write as much as I do and to find the right texts for them, the ones they love the most. Learning and achievement becomes so much easier when there is a sense of true joy-- I aim for that joy with all of my students. Outside of work I am an avid reader and a Bullet Journaler. I love to cook and watch TV, I...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Urban Studies
Relay GSE - Master of Arts Teaching, High School Teaching

George: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...Physics, all levels of Math up to and including college level Calculus I and II, and all levels of Reading/Literature up to College level. I also have 2 years of experience teaching English to students that are ESL. My schedule is extremely flexible and I have my own transportation. I have worked with students of all ages and I have an immense passion for teaching. Please let me know if you are interested!
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Genetics
University of Pennsylvania - Current Grad Student, Premedicine
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32

Leonard: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...were at Harvard MIT and was a research assistant at the National Bureau of Economic Research. I've spent several decades on Wall Street focused on very complex financial instruments. Many of my students went to the most prestigious business and law schools in the country and have become quite well-known and successful. I am a father of 17 year old twins who are flourishing. In addition to teaching academic material I also I spend a...
Education & Certification
St Lawrence University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Tufts University - Master of Arts, Economics
Private HSPT Tutoring in Trenton, NJ
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Trenton HSPT Tutoring FAQ
Students aiming for private school do not avoid the academic challenges their public counterparts face. Your son or daughter will have to score well on the High School Placement Test (HSPT) for consideration by administrators. While there's no nationally standardized scoring, the exam tests your 8th grader's language, math quantitative, reading, and verbal skills. Those taking the test aim to get as near to an 800 as they can, but understanding all the content and the format of the exam is tough. The educational directors at Varsity Tutors can help your child connect with a private tutor in Trenton, NJ, who could help them in understanding the HSPT.
Another challenge of the HSPT is that it is 2.5 hours. Any unfamiliarity with the material or the format can cause anxieties to take control. That is an extended time to be rattled in anxiety, but a whole meltdown can be avoided with one-on-one preparation well in advance. The tutor can identify your student's strengths and weaknesses. Targeted study plans may be developed that apply the most relevant material and teaching style, based on how your son or daughter learns. The instructor can monitor their progress with assignments, homework, and practice tests. Repeating the most confusing topics will strive to ensure they have the most solid knowledge for the HSPT, so get your student prepared for their exam with a professional HSPT tutor in Trenton.
Varsity Tutors can help you find a professional HSPT tutor in Trenton who is able to offer your student engaging study sessions and potentially make the most use of their time. This independent instructor has taught, or even taken, the HSPT before. They will craft a custom study plan and track their progress to make sure your student could be ready come test day. The tutor will also be flexible and can schedule sessions at a time and location that works best for you, even online.
The HSPT does not have any nationally standardized scoring, but your student has two times each year to do well with the exam - in the spring and fall. They can score as high as an 800. Attaining a top score requires being on an 8th grade level with regards to vocabulary, reading comprehension, geometry, algebra, and spelling. Optional sections are often included, such as science or mechanical aptitude. Some schools include their very own custom sections. It is imperative that you find your child a tutor who knows the test and the school in order to adequately prepare them for the content and the format. That way, your student will understand what to anticipate when they head into the test. Surprises on test day can really wreak havoc on confidence. Strive to ensure your child is prepared; contact Varsity Tutors to get connected with HSPT tutors in Trenton, NJ.
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